Saturday, May 2, 2026

Tag: Documentary

How to Survive a Plague (2012)*

TITLE: How to Survive a Plague

RELEASE DATE: 2012

RATING: NR

The story of two coalitions — ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) — whose activism and innovation turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition.

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During Credits? Yes

during the credits
We see updates on many of the people who appeared in the movie.

 

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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In memoriam: There is a long list of names followed by “And the others who appeared in this film and whose fates are unknown.”

Dedication: For Doug Gould (1959 – 1992).

Note: Honoring Joan Tisch for Decades of AIDS Activism and Leadership. Remembering Robert Farber (1948 – 1995) – Artist, Activist, Brother, and Friend.


Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2011)

TITLE: Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel

RELEASE DATE: 9/21/2012

RATING: PG-13

A look at the life and work of the influential fashion editor of Harpers Bazaar, Diana Vreeland.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? No

After Credits? No


Detropia (2012)

TITLE: Detropia

RELEASE DATE: 2012

RATING: NR

A documentary on the city of Detroit and its woes, which are emblematic of the collapse of the U.S. manufacturing base.

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During Credits? No

After Credits? No

NOTE: This film is dedicated to the many Detroiters who work every day to make the city a better place. In memory of Eileen Ewing.


Side by Side (2012)

TITLE: Side by Side

RELEASE DATE: 2012

RATING: NR

The documentary investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation.

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During Credits? No

After Credits? No

NOTE: In Memoriam: Takuo “Tak” Miyagishima  1928-2011


Somewhere Between (2011)

TITLE: Somewhere Between

RELEASE DATE: 2011

RATING: NR

A documentary on four teenage girls living in different parts of the US and united by one thing: all four were adopted from China due to family situations colliding with the country’s “One Child Policy”.

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During Credits? No

After Credits? No


La educación prohibida (2012)

TITLE: La educación prohibida

RELEASE DATE: 2012

RATING: NR

More than 90 interviews with educators, scholars, professionals, authors, mothers and fathers, a tour of eight Latin American countries through 45 educational experiences unconventional, more than 25,000 followers on the social networks before its release and a total of 704 co-producers participating in collective financing converted to “Forbidden Education” in a unique phenomenon.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Special thanks to Xabier C. for this submission


Beauty Is Embarrassing (2012)?

TITLE: Beauty Is Embarrassing

RELEASE DATE: 2012

RATING: NR

A documentary on the life and current times of artist Wayne White.

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During Credits? Unknown

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After Credits? Unknown

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Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Girl Model (2011)

TITLE: Girl Model

RELEASE DATE: 2/10/2012

RATING: NR

A documentary on the modeling industry’s ‘supply chain’ between Siberia, Japan, and the U.S., told through the experiences of the scouts, agencies, and a 13-year-old model.

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During Credits? No

After Credits? No


Ambassador, The (2011)?

TITLE: The Ambassador

RELEASE DATE: 10/5/2011

RATING: NR

Danish journalist Mads Brügger goes undercover as a European Ambassador to embark on a dangerous yet hysterical journey to uncover the blood diamond trade in Africa.

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During Credits? Unknown

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Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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2016: Obama’s America (2012)*

TITLE: 2016: Obama’s America

RELEASE DATE: 8/24/2012

RATING: PG

A documentary that examines the question, “If Barack Obama wins a second term, where will we be in 2016?”

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? Yes

during the credits
We see the date 2016 appear.  Then the words “LOVE HIM… HATE HIM… NOW YOU KNOW HIM” gradually appear underneath.

 

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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